GonnaBeFit

Okay, so Tuesday will be 2 weeks out from surgery. Even though I had that mishap last week and it set me back a bit on my diet, I think I'm ready to move on to soft foods! Last night we had Trick or Treating in our town and after days of candy being in the house, untouched by me of course, I decided to try one Reeses Peanut Butter Cup. I figured, its soft, it can be chewed down to nothing, it will be okay. I took extremely small bites, chewed it to the extreme and it went down well. I waited about a minute or so in between each bite too. I know thats not exactly the best food to try first, or even at all since I'm trying to lose weight but look, a girls gots needs okay?! lol Anyways, after that went down well, I was really hungry. I've been resting a lot so I've been missing meal times and mine are off now. Like I"ll eat lunch at like 4pm etc. Anywho, it was like 9pm and I made some low sodium veggie soup and I ate pretty good! Small bites, tons of chews and then waited. I ate the veggies in it and the broth!! I felt pretty good afterwards and went to bed a bit later and didnt have any problems!!! YAY!!!! I can eat soft foods now! So ... Monday I'm going to start of softs. I'm going to figure out what I can eat today so I can plan it all out. I know I can have eggs and mashed potatoes .. but what else can have? Does anyone have any suggestions? I had planned on making 1 egg with cheese and giving half to my dog and trying to eat the other half, or as much of it as I can. I cant really think of anything else that I can have so if you do, let me know! I'm so excited to be starting on REAL foods soon!!!:thumbup:

Yes, tomorrow I will officially be a bandster. I'd love to come up with a cute name for it, like LoseIt did ... Band Jovi was it? LOL I dont know. Anyways .. tomorrow I will have it. Tomorrow is the start to the rest of my life. I am praying the Lord helps me stay disciplined, to do what I'm supposed to do and follow the rules so I can have the most benefit and success from this experience. I have been thinking lately about my NSV and my SV. I dont know if I have a set amount I would like to lose weekly, I'd love to lose at least 5lb ... but I know that probably wont be realistic. During the two week liquid diet I started on the 5th I lost 5 lbs as of the 14th. I think I am still losing though but will sure tomorrow what the final count is. So lets just say that I lost 2.5 lbs each week, thats way more than I was losing before and right in the healthy range. I think thats what I will shoot for my SV. As far as NSV ... I'd love to be able to cross my legs and not strain my quads or hams doing so, not having to hold my knee or stabilize my foot on something just to keep my legs crossed. Id love to be able to wrap a normal size towel around my body after a shower and have no skin showing! I'd love to be able to not lose my breath walking fast, trying to keep up with my husband. Id love to be able to shop at a normal store and wear single digit sized clothes! I'm very short so I think a normal size for me might be around 4 or 6 ... I'd love a 6, would be happy with an 8 I think. Ahh I'm fooling myself. I want a 6 :thumbup: I want to be able to drive without my stomach touching the steering wheel. I want my daughter to say "mommy what why dont you have two belly's anymore" :smile: I want her to be able to hug ME .. not my fat. I dont want my daughter to know what fat is .... I know there are tons more, but that was on my mind today as I prep for surgery. I have to pack my bag today too ... I wonder what I should bring. I'm only staying a night so should I bring comfy pants to wear to bed? What do I wear home? Will I be able to wear my jeans home? Oh, I also have to fill my prescription today so it can be here ready to use. My parents are coming here tonight to help with my daughter, my husband is home from Iraq ... YAY ...

I remember last November I did a Turkey Trot 5k and I walked up to a certain point then turned around before I got to the turn around point. I still came in second to last and that was only because I sprinted the last few feet so I wouldnt be last! How pitiful right? So CONGRATS on not turning around, for going the whole way and finishing!!! Just think what you could do the next time!

I think almost everything is going to be a learning experience for us. Lesson learned right? You will be fine hun! How far out are you? I had my surgery on the 19th and last night ... very foolishly of course, I had a reeses peanut butter cup. I was thinking i'd just take a small bite and chew it until it was nothing ... it went down fine. then I had some veggie soup and even that went down okay! You will start feeling better soon, dont worry! *hugs*

sounds like good exercise to me!

Wow you did great!!! That is my goal as well, one day Good job!

So I got banded Tuesday the 19th, everything was great! I was healing nicely I think, I was able to drink my liquid diet fine but the gas bubble was still around. Saturday I went to get ready for church and once I got dressed in real clothes I started feeling nauseaus and really sick. I decided to go to church anyways and it was so bad we had to leave early and I had to be wheel chaired out! Talk about embarassing. I was in bed the rest of the night. Sunday was a bit better but I could barely drink anything, I had another episode and had to lay down. Monday I had two episodes then at night it got so bad that I was in mega pain and had to call 911. After being transported to the hospital I was filled with mega drugs and had tons of tests to figure out what was wrong. The issue was a mega gas bubble in my stomach that wasnt allowing anything into my stomach and when I would drink something it would irritate the bubble and make me sick. Everything was perfect with my band though and everything was moving along very well. I spent 2 nights in the hospital before I was able to go home. thankfully I am able to drink now and I'm actually hungry now! While I was on my liquid diet before the surgery I lost almost 10 lbs then since the surgery I have lost about another 14 lbs. (I posted something different in a response to someone but I totally did the math wrong! Sorry!) Its been a long road so far but I know its going to get better ... I just cant wait to progress to the mushie stage! :thumbup:

Talk with your doctor ... the surgeons office is there to help you in these though times! What are you eating? Have you evaluated if your getting enough protein? Dont worry, it will all work out, just seek the help that is there for you and you will be fine!!

You can do it! Dont give up on yourself, the band or fills! Go in with a new attitude and let your winning attitude be your driving force! Good luck!

Have about 4 protein drinks a day (at meal times) ... If it was like my diet you can also have low carb yogurt once a day, sugar free jello and sugar free pudding. with the pudding I put a scoop of protein powder in it as well ... You can have broth etc. Dont worry about just "eating" at the right times, take advantage of the broth, jello pudding etc. Good job on your weightloss and good luck with the future!

I know its really hard to not think that will be you, especially when you have a history of "failure" .... I have PCOS which makes it very hard to lose weight. I was doing everything I was supposed to be doing before the idea of being a bandie and I lost nothing. I could have sworn that I wasnt going to lose anything with the band and I would be one of those people too! On the two week liquid diet I lost almost 20 lbs. since surgery i have lost another 13 or so. I cannot believe at all but it will work for you ... just work the band in your favor, do what your supposed to do and you will lose weight! Dont sneak mcd's shakes in or stuff that just slips right down ... do it right and you will succeed!!

Wow I could not have went to work two days later! I had just gotten out of the hospital! I had my band about 12 days ago and I'm just really starting to feel better! (had a set back with the stupid gas bubble but all is well now!) Good luck with your recovery!

Hey! I had my surgery on the 19th as well ... I thought I was doing good but I feel alot of pain and discomfort the last few days. No fever though so that is good. My gas is I swear the biggest problem. How are ya'll feeling besides wanting real food? And I definitely feel tired of chocolate shakes, Hope we all get better soon!!

Hey ya'll .. I"m three days out! doing okay, still sore a bit but getting better every day. I'm drinking fine and cant wait to be able to chew something LOL

I'm official! YAY! Everything went really well, my throat is whats causing me the worst pain right now although I am still sore in my tummy and have some gas pain, but seem to be doing well. I walked quiet a bit today so I'm resting for the rest of the night. Hopefully I can check back in tomorrow but this Bandie is going to rest now!

I'm a Bandie!!! Worst part is my sore throat ... I have a little discomfort but overall I'm pretty good! I'm looking forward to the rest tonight and my parents being here to look after me LOL I"ll get back to you all later sometime :cursing:

Haha ... whoops And thanks, I'm sure hoping I do!

Hello everyone! My name is Laurie and I am having my surgery tomorrow! I cant wait and am so excited to finally have this done. I'm super nervous though because I have not stuck 100% to my liquid diet ... I've heard of other people cheating the whole time and still having the surgery but I'm still nervous! My parents are coming down to help take care of my daughter while I am gone and recuperating since my husband works. I'm waiting on my phone call to tell me when I need to be at the hospital ... all I have to do is pack! I cant wait to get to know some of you on this journey! :thumbup:

that is so my goal as well marig!! Beth that body bug is such a great accessory too

Great job! You look great in the action shots!!

I have been sick for the last 4 days and it SUCKS. I am just SOO glad that it is 3ish weeks before surgery and hopefully i can be completely healed before the 19th!!! I start my all liquid diet on tuesday and i went shopping today to get all the stuff i need. i'm anxious to start soooo much and start my new life!!!

WOW!!! You have made such great progress!!! Keep up the GREAT work!!

Hey! I had been seeing my doctor every 3 months for blood work because I have PCOS but she never required a diet class or anything like that. All that Tricare requires is that you are above 40% BMI and if not then you have a comorbidity ... Tricare will probably more than likely not be any trouble to you!

Hello! My PCM referred me to the Bariatrics office in August, had my info meeting August 4th, consult august 25th and I am due for surgery on october 19th! Tricare has been awesome, no problems or requirements at all besides being above 40% BMI ... My surgeon said they are the easiest insurance company!!

So I havent really been on here that much. I guess I was just waiting for more progress to be made in scheduling my surgery. And the progress has been made!!!! My surgery date is October 19th! I start my 2 week liquid diet on the 5th, my bloodwork is scheduled for the 11th and my pre-op appt is the 14th! I am sooooo excited to get this all done and be on my way to a healthier better me! I am going to continue to pray that everything turns out the way God wants it, that my blood work will be good and no problems will occur! The other thing going on is that in about 2 weeks my husband will be coming back from Iraq. Normally that would be incredibly exciting but when he gets back he is looking to get a divorce, I pray that it doesnt go through, that God will change his heart and change it soon .... This is one stress factor that I have had for a long time. But again I am SUPER excited about finally get my surgery date!!!!:smile: